The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory ahead of the Independence Day 2024 celebrations on August 15. Several roads in the national capital will remain closed between 4 AM and 10 AM and only the labelled vehicles will be permitted on the mentioned routes, the traffic advisory states.
"In view of #IndependenceDay celebrations, traffic restrictions will be effective for the general public and commuters. Kindly follow the advisory," the police stated.
Traffic restrictions around Red Fort
Among the roads that will remain closed for vehicular movement from 4 AM to 10 AM are
- Netaji Subhash Marg: From Delhi Gate to Chatta Rail.
- Lothian Road: GPO Delhi to Chatta Rail.
- SP Mukherjee Marg: From HC Sen Marg to Yamuna Bazar Chowk.
- Chandni Chowk Road: Fountain Chowk to the Red Fort.
- Nishad Raj Marg: From the Ring Road to the Netaji Subhash Marg.
- Esplanade Road and its Link Road to Netaji Subhash Marg.
- Ring Road: From Rajghat to ISBT.
- Outer Ring Road: From ISBT to IP Flyover (Salimgarh Bypass).
According to the traffic advisory, vehicles without any parking labels for the Independence Day celebrations should avoid these roads between 4 AM to 10 AM: C- Hexagon India Gate, Copernicus Marg, Mandi House, Sikandra Road, Mathura Road, W Point, A point Tilak Marg, BSZ Marg, JL Nehru Marg, Netaji Subhash Marg, Ring Road between Nizamuddin Khatta and ISBT Kashmiri Gate and Outer Ring Road from Nizamuddin Khatta and ISBT Kashmiri Gate via Salimgarh bypass.
Adequate informative signages will be displayed at all important traffic junctions to assist vehicular traffic destined for the Red Fort, the advisory added.
The Delhi Traffic Police has also issued an advisory about the parking arrangements for all the invitees at the Independence Day celebrations.
On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver his eleventh consecutive address on the occasion of Independence Day. This will be his first speech after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) returned to power for its third term.
Featured Video Of The Day
Trump Picks Matt Whitaker As US Ambassador To NATO
Delhi Tops Polluted City List As Air Quality Crisis Persists In North India Pollution Control Body Orders Filling Critical Gaps In Enforcing Rules Shared Phones, Missed Lessons: Students Face Challenges As Delhi Schools Go Online Russia's Firing Of ICBM On Ukraine Is Weapon's 1st Combat Use In History Amazon Employee Greets Friend At Wedding, Dies Of Cardiac Arrest This Asian City Is Emerging As Sex Tourism Hub. It's Not Where You Think US SEC Chief Gary Gensler To Step Down Clearing Way For Trump's Pick Noted Surgeon Dr Mathew Varghese Named 'The One International' South Korea Court Jails Ex-Fiance Of Olympic Medalist For 13 Years Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.